Booking Clerk – Operating Room

Req ID: 110733

Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

Company: NSHA

Department: PERI Operating Room CRHCC

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: Admin Professionals CUPE

Posting Closing Date: 4-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Booking Clerk is responsible for the booking and scheduling of surgical patients for the Operating Theatres, Endoscopy Clinic, Day Procedures, and Pre-Op Clinic in a prompt and efficient manner. The Booking Clerk works closely with the Manager of Surgical Services, OR Clinical Leader, Access Manager, physicians, and nurses.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade XII or equivalent required
• One year related clerical experience, or successful completion of a recognized one year secretarial/office/business program
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course with demonstrated knowledge of surgical terminology required
• Previous booking experience in a hospital setting is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is required
• Experience with Meditech, Access Repository, Share, CWS, PAR-NS, and ORM is preferred
• Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated excellence in prioritization skills with the ability to accomplish tasks within varying time limitations
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Must demonstrate a customer focused service which interacts with the public in person and on the telephone in a pleasant, courteous and efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member
• Previous work attendance may be considered
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
• Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-Time position; 70 hours biweekly

Salary Information

$20.0857 – $21.9045 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

Criminal Record Check

Proof of education & training certifications

Proof of any additional required qualification

Valid registration with the relevant licensing body

Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation

Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit – CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.